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Serra Apartments

141 Towne Ter

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2392 Sutter Ave

1045-1055 Lewis St

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Fernmar Studios

155 Monroe St

Iris Park Apartments

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Park Lane Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

Amber Circle

993 Mangrove Ave

Skylark Apartments

West Glen

350 Dunster Apartments

280 W California Ave

515 Saratoga Ave

Chapel Corner (55 & Older Senior Community)

Miramar

Cambria Apartments

Paulson Park

Paula Court Apartments

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Del Prado I Apartments

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La Hacienda Apartments

Iris Garden/ Iris Park Apartments

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179 Dalma Dr

16800 Barnell Ave

Orchard Gardens

655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments

Villa Terrace

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,973 | $972 | $6,083 |
| Cheap San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,665 | $1,036 | $9,925 |
| Cheap San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,381 | $1,233 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,173 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,716 | $3,753 | $6,639 |
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May 4, 2025Wonderful place to live if you work remotely, in tech, or in the creative arts. Fantastic vibes and really very affordable compared to other cities like San Francisco. Lots of amazing places to grab a quick bite or waste a spare afternoon, as well.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Jose is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in San Jose is Stevens Creek which is listed at $1,036, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $3,611.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Jose?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6,202 regular apartments in San Jose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Jose?
Cheap apartments in San Jose have an average cost of $811 which is $2,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.
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